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PI Insurance - will it be affected by Brexit?http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/pi-insurance-will-it-be-affected-by-brexit/5062379.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/pi-insurance-will-it-be-affected-by-brexit/5062379.articleBrian Balkin of Locktons Companies LLP, answers some questions on the possible effects of Brexit on professional indemnity insurance.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:21:00 GMTPrice transparency - The proposals for changehttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/price-transparency-the-proposals-for-change/5062377.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/price-transparency-the-proposals-for-change/5062377.articleThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has outlined the steps it plans to take to improve transparency in the legal services market. Michael Lonergan, regulatory policy advisor, provides a refresher on what has happened to date and what the latest announcement may mean for the profession. Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:29:00 GMTGetting to know the GDPR - Consenthttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/getting-to-know-the-gdpr-consent/5062376.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/getting-to-know-the-gdpr-consent/5062376.articleConsent of an individual to collect and process their data remains one of the cornerstones of data protection law and policy. Anna Drozd, EU professional practice policy advisor, looks at the changes to consent as part of the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:48:00 GMTBusiness continuity: Are you prepared?http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/business-continuity-are-you-prepared/5062197.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/business-continuity-are-you-prepared/5062197.articleDespite calamities such as fire, flooding and cyber or terrorist attacks, your clients will expect you to be available when needed. Janet Noble looks at the importance of having business continuity plans in these uncertain times.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:01:00 GMTSRA Handbook: The proposals for changehttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/sra-handbook-the-proposals-for-change/5062195.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/sra-handbook-the-proposals-for-change/5062195.articleThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced a complete overhaul of its handbook following the consultation ‘Looking to the future: flexibility and public protection’. Marzema Lipman, regulatory policy advisor, looks at a new, less prescriptive approach to regulation.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 07:58:00 GMTNine things you need to know about the new AML regulationshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/nine-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-aml-regulations/5062196.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/nine-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-aml-regulations/5062196.articlePearl Moses examines what to look out for in the new Money Laundering Regulations.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 07:55:00 GMTBrexit - FAQshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/brexit-faqs/5061603.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/brexit-faqs/5061603.articleJanet Noble looks at some frequently asked questions from solicitors concerning the impact of Brexit on legal businesses.Tue, 09 May 2017 08:31:00 GMTThe Zen guide to Brexithttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/the-zen-guide-to-brexit/5061604.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/the-zen-guide-to-brexit/5061604.articleThe effect of Brexit on organisations remains unclear. Valeria Mancheva, Head of Relationship Management for In-house lawyers, outlines some valuable lessons on dealing with uncertainty.Tue, 09 May 2017 08:31:00 GMTBrexit - the impact on market access for legal serviceshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/brexit-the-impact-on-market-access-for-legal-services/5061605.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/brexit-the-impact-on-market-access-for-legal-services/5061605.articleKatharina Kirchberger looks at third country lawyers’ practice rights and conditions for setting up a third country law firm in the EU and EFTA countries.Tue, 09 May 2017 08:31:00 GMTRisk and compliance conference 2017http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/risk-and-compliance-conference-2017/5061294.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/risk-and-compliance/features/risk-and-compliance-conference-2017/5061294.articleMandeep Nagra, risk and compliance advisor, reports on the recent conference.Fri, 07 Apr 2017 07:45:00 GMT